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An examination of subject areas from different historical periods in which the idea of variation is perceived in the fine arts, with an emphasis on visual arts, music and dance. Also explored is the concept of improvisation as variation as found in painting, music and film, as well as an examination of common themes with their various interpretations. Cross listed with LAS 30003 and ART 30003.
A comprehensive study of general music instruction at the elementary school level. Topics include the philosophy of music education, varied approaches for developing conceptual learning and music skills, creative applications, and analysis of materials.
Emphasizes reading, analyzing and interpreting scores, integrating concepts from instrument method courses with ensemble settings and selecting sequential literature from various eras for instrumental ensembles. Opportunities for conducting ensembles provided.
Emphasizes reading, analyzing and interpreting scores, integrating concepts from techniques courses with ensembles, and selecting sequential literature from various eras for vocal ensembles. Opportunities for conducting ensembles provided.
Emphasizes general music, instrumental ensembles, vocal ensembles, student development, motivation and classroom control. Overall administration of middle/secondary school music programs. Studies current educational policies at the national and state levels and their impact on music educators.
Methods of instruction, organization, and presentation of appropriate content in choral music classes.
Methods of instruction, organization, and presentation of appropriate content in instrumental music classes.
Designed around special theories, practices, or interests of an individual or group.
Pursues further understanding of voice leading and part-time writing principles with use of cadences, non-chord tones, and diatonic seventh chords. Sight-singing and aural dictation skills furthered in class. Prerequisite: Music Theory and Aural Skills I or permission of instructor.
Studies of secondary chord functions, modulation, mode mixture, the Neapolitan chord, an augmented sixth chords. Sight-singing and aural dictation skills furthered in class. Prerequisite: Music Theory and Aural Skills II or permission of instructor.
The premier large choral ensemble, Concert Choir is the major touring ensemble of the Music Department's choral division. It performs once or twice each semester in campus concerts, for official University events, and for frequent guest appearances at area churches. Membership is open by audition to University sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have previous choral experiences and can display fundamental vocal performance and musical reading skills. Concert Choir performs repertoire from the history of all choral traditions.
The University Orchestra is open to juniors and seniors who demonstrate advanced-level skill on an orchestral instrument (strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion). Membership and seating are determined by auditions which are held at the start of every semester. The Orchestra performs a wide range of repertoire from the orchestra/chamber orchestra literature, and also choral works with the University Choir. Concerts are held at least twice each semester, and frequently include combined programs with the Ottawa Suzuki Strings Institute, and with other area college orchestras. Membership includes OU students, faculty, community members and music students from area music schools.
The Jazz Ensemble is open to juniors and seniors who demonstrate advanced-level skill on the trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drum kit, bass guitar or guitar. Membership and seating are determined by auditions which are held at the start of every semester. The jazz ensemble performs concerts on and off campus during the fall and spring semesters and is open to university students through audition.
Select group of 12-16 voices, Jazz Singers is open by audition only to sophomore, junior, and senior members of the Concert Choir. The ensemble specializes in the performance of standard and contemporary jazz and chamber ensemble repertoire. Performances are in campus concerts and by invitation to off-campus events.
University Ringers is an English handbell ensemble of 10-12 players open by audition to any University sophomore, junior or senior. Participation in the ensemble provides opportunities to learn and refine ringing technique and style. It specializes in the performance of standard handbell repertoire. Performances are in campus concerts and by invitation for off-campus events.
Membership is open to any sophomore, junior, or senior level university student who can display advanced performance skills and musical proficiency on an instrument used in the band. During the fall semester, the band performs in the stands at all home football games, selected home varsity basketball games, and other performance occur as arranged by the director. The band performs concerts on and off campus during the spring semester and is open to all university students through audition.